Archive for May, 2010

 

Solar power generated on site to fulfill approximately 75 percent of domestic hot water energy needs for 900 homes

Camp Lejeune, NC – May 18, 2010 – Military housing developer and builder Actus Lend Lease along with FLS Energy today announced the development of the nation’s largest solar thermal energy initiative at Atlantic Marine Corps Communities (AMCC) at Camp Lejeune, the public-private partnership between Actus Lend Lease and the Department of the Navy. Upon completion, it will be the largest producer of solar thermal power among all other residential communities in the continental United States and the largest project of its type on a U.S. Marine Corps Base.

For full story and more information visit http://www.flsenergy.com

Bob Davis has over 35-years experience in the information systems industry.  He has successfully held senior positions in Business and Market Development, Program and Capture Management.  He has worked for product and services companies, having over 100,000 employees to small businesses having less than 200 employees, primarily in the federal, state and local government market.  Bob has a B.S. in Management, a MBA with a Concentration in Technology Management, and a Doctor of Management from the University of Maryland, University College.  His dissertation – ‘Does environmental scanning by systems integration firms improve their business development performance?’ is the first doctoral research into the business development area in the systems integration industry.  Bob is the Program Director of MILVETS Systems, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business serving the IT services sector.

 The North Carolina Federal IT Symposium will be held at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC on June 17, 2010.  Make your reservations early because we fully anticipate a sold out program.  To register go to: http://www.ncmbc.us/NCFederalITSymposium061710.php

 

The North Carolina Federal IT Symposium will feature Industry experts in contracting with the Federal government.  Today we are pleased to announce two of those speakers.

 SESSION:  Third General Session “The Tools For Success”

 Larry Allen is the President of COALITION FOR GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT.  

Larry manages and directs the operations of the Coalition for Government Procurement and brings a strong background in government relations. Previous positions include Assistant Director of Government Affairs for the National Association of State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges as well as Legislative Assistant to Congressman Alex McMillan of North Carolina, where he covered the Government Operations, Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. Larry received his B.A. in Political Science from Emory University and has done post-graduate work at American University. 

SESSION:  Teaming – The Small Business Approach

 Denny Lewis, Director, Army and Defense Programs, Harris Corporation GCSD will chair the panel discussion. Mr. Lewis joined Harris in 2006 as part of the Multimax acquisition, and prior to being named to his current assignment, Mr. Lewis held the position of director of DoD Business Development for Harris IT Services. Prior to joining Harris, he was senior vice president of Government Relations, held P&L and business development responsibilities for Army programs at CACI in Chantilly, VA, and was vice president for Warfighting Systems and Future Concepts at Defense Group, Inc., in Alexandria, VA.  A career Army Officer, Denny earned a B.S. in Engineering from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and an M.S. in Industrial Relations from Purdue University.

 The North Carolina Federal IT Symposium will be held at the Friday Center in Chapel Hill, NC on June 17, 2010.  Make your reservations early because we fully anticipate a sold out program.  To register go to: http://www.ncmbc.us/NCFederalITSymposium061710.php

Fayetteville-Cumberland County Chamber of Commerce will host the Government Purchase Cardholder (GPC) Trade Show and Seminar

When: Wednesday, June 9th from 9am-3pm
Where: Fort Bragg Officers Club

This event is held every year for cardholders at Ft. Bragg and Pope Air Force Base.

 NCMBC Business Development Specialist Linn Owen will give a seminar on Selling to the Military: Tools and Techniques for Success.

For more information, contact: Sonia Ramirez-Garza at (910) 433-6769.

This event will explore current Allied Health workforce data, trends, needs and projections for the future, and will highlight the efforts of a collaborative regional skills partnership addressing Allied Health workforce issues.  Registration is free for the first 100 attendees.  For More Information: Amy Vega, (910) 678-7209, Amy.Vega@sr-ahec.org

When:  Wednesday, June 9, 2010  8:00 am – 4:00 pm

Where:  Holiday Inn Bordeaux, Expo Room, 1707 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28304

The North Carolina Military Business Center (NCMBC) is pleased to inform you of the upcoming training and subcontracting networking opportunities. 

Topics include How federal government buys and where you fit in, Registering as a government contractor, Identifying and pursuing opportunities, Marketing to government buyers and primes
When: Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Where: Greenville City Hall, 200 West 5th Street, Greenville, NC 27858
For more info contact: Denisha Harris at 252.329.4862 or dharris@greenvillenc.gov

The North Carolina Department of Commerce will host its third annual Aerospace Executive Forum on May 20 (reception) and May 21 (business meetings) at the New Bern Convention Center.  Focus on the economic development community, the Forum offers developers and business leaders in the aerospace sector the opportunity to network and discuss workforce issues, military-related business development and R&D opportunities.  For more information, contact Liz Dobbins at the NC Department of Commerce at 919-733-4947 or edobbins@nccommerce.com.

The NC Military Business Center is pleased to announce the 3rd Annual NC Roundtable that will be held in conjunction with the NAVFAC Atlantic 2010 Industry Forum on June 22, 2010 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The NC Roundtable is a unique opportunity for North Carolina construction, architectural and engineering firms that are attending the NAVFAC Atlantic 2010 Industry Forum to meet and engage in facilitated discussion with NAVFAC command and acquisition representatives.  Topics will include opportunities and issues pertinent to North Carolina business.

If you are attending the NAVFAC Atlantic 2010 Industry Forum and would also like to attend the NC Roundtable, please email attendee name, company name, address, phone, and email address for all attendees to Jennifer Burrell-Willson at burrellj@ncmbc.us no later than June 1, 2010. The NC Roundtable will be held in a room adjacent to the NAVFAC Atlantic 2010 Industry Forum.

NCMBC has no affiliation with the NAVFAC Atlantic 2010 Industry Forum, which is hosted by others.  Please see http://navfacforum2010.eventbrite.com/ for further information and registration instructions.

NCMBC will take questions in advance by email to burrellj@ncmbc.us so that firms may ask questions and initiate topics of conversation anonymously.

  1. VIKING TACTICS INC., Fayetteville, NC, Cumberland County, has won a contract worth $16,799.99 from the Army Contracting Command, MICC for BRM Training.

2. TRIAX, P.L.L.C., Hickory, NC, Catawba County, has won a contract worth $5,000,000.00 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for A&E Services.

3. DOT CONSTRUCTION, INC., Charlotte, NC, Mecklenburg County, has won a contract worth $147,840.53 from the Department of Agriculture for *RECOVERY* Restroom Replacement – Flanners Beach, Croatan N.F. – NC.

4. GREENHORNE & O;MARA, INC., Raleigh, NC, Wake County, has won a contract worth not to Exceed $2,500,000.00 from the Department of the Air Force for Architect-Engineer (A-E) Service.

5. THOMPSON & LITTLE, INC., Fayetteville, NC, Cumberland County, has won a contract worth $36,569.00 from the Department of the Army for AWARD NOTICE.

6. CAPE FEAR LAND MANAGEMENT, Wilmington, NC, New Hanover County, has won a contract worth $715,470.00 from the Department of Veterans Affairs for New Bern National Cemetery, Total Ground Maintenance.

7. KIDDE TECHNOLOGIES INC., Wilson, NC, Wilson County, has won a contract worth $29,763.84 from the Defense Logistics Agency for FITTING, SAFETY FILL.

8. ENERGY ICT INC., Morrisville, NC, Wake County, has won a contract worth $154,300.00 from the Department of the Air Force for Repair/Upgrade Energy ICT Enclave to Support energy/consumption bill and data collection.

9. CURTISS-WRIGHT CONTROLS, INC., Shelby, NC, Cleveland County, has won a contract worth $34,940.00 from the Defense Logistics Agency for GEARBOX, ROTARY ACTUATOR,WING.

10. FIRSTMARK AEROSPACE CORPORATION, Creedmoor, NC, Granville County, has won a contract worth $64,080.00 from the Defense Logistics Agency for COMPENSATOR, LIQUID QUANTITY GAGE.

11. SCARBOROUGH FARMS, Hookerton, NC, Greene County, has won a contract worth $25,775.00 from the Department of Agriculture for Kinepak (K1BB) Liquid & Kinepak (K1BB) Solid for Beaver damage management.

12. FED BUY TECHNOLOGIES, Moyock, NC, Currituck County, has won a contract worth $35,400.00 from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for Open LM Licenses and Maintenance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NCMBC announces the Keynote speaker for the North Carolina Federal IT Symposium.  Noted marketer and author, Mark Amtower, Washington, DC’s “man in black” is the best known and most candid voice on doing business with the government. His first book, Government Marketing Best Practices, is the best selling book on doing business with the government published in the last 10 years. Amtower’s honest appraisal of doing business with the government has led to being quoted or profiled in over 150 magazines and newspapers. His advice has helped hundreds of companies enter the government market successfully and grow once in the market. Amtower’s lunch talk is “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Government Business” – ten things you HAVE to do to win in the government market.

Registration is brisk.  Register today to make sure you are there! For detailed information on the agenda and to register, click here: http://www.ncmbc.us/NCFederalITSymposium061710.php